Rotting Land: Survive-Chapter 365 - 363: Fierce Battle with the "Face-Slasher" (Part 7)
"What do we do now?"
"How about we take advantage of the chaos and charge through?"
"Makes sense. Anyway, those beasts can’t distinguish between friend and foe. As long as we take care of Pacer, we should be able to break through!"
The soldiers quietly discussed among themselves, but ultimately, they shifted their gaze to Xu Renjie behind them.
After all, no matter what they thought or did, they needed approval from the highest commander before them.
And Xu Renjie? He had a solemn expression and said nothing. He also wanted to follow the soldiers’ suggestion to charge in and fight his way through.
But after assessing the condition of the brothers below, Xu Renjie dismissed the idea of a risky assault.
It’s important to know that the previous brutal attacks by "Frenzy" had caused varying degrees of physical damage to the soldiers. Although they didn’t show it outwardly, Xu Renjie was well aware, from similar past experiences, that the soldiers were no longer fit for high-intensity, hard-hitting battles at that moment.
Even though soldiers should have the resolve to face life and death fearlessly, Xu Renjie couldn’t bear to make a wrong decision that would lead to the demise of these brothers.
After all, times had changed, and the adversaries had shifted from humans to terrifying mutant "species."
Blind bravery against such formidable enemies would only turn oneself into prey or even become one of them.
So...
"No way! Listen up, none of you are to act recklessly without my orders!"
"But Captain, staying like this isn’t a solution!"
"Exactly! We have to resolve this problem sooner or later!"
Xu Renjie was fully aware of the rationale in the soldiers’ words.
Moreover, their mission wasn’t solely to gather supplies; they had an even more important responsibility to rescue the three brothers in the gymnasium.
So no matter what, he had to "survive" and successfully bring back the items.
Thinking of this, Xu Renjie calmed his mind just as Wang Zhongyu suddenly interjected, saying, "Got it."
Then, with a wave of his hand, he called out, "Captain Xu, follow me, I have a plan!"
The young man acted quickly. As soon as he spoke, his legs darted out like arrows.
"Hey~" Xu Renjie instinctively raised his arm to grab him, wanting to inquire about specific actions, but he didn’t expect the young man’s swift pace to take him three meters away in the blink of an eye.
Clearly, he couldn’t catch him. Due to "Frenzy’s" sensitive reactions nearby, Xu Renjie didn’t dare call out, so he led the soldiers to boldly follow.
During the chase, Lei Tong and Hua Biao didn’t forget their duties and diligently picked up the "Surveillance Device" and "Toolbox" that had fallen during the fight. These items were vital assets for their mission, losing them would render the mission meaningless.
"Frenzy" was fervently battling "Pacer" without noticing the movement of the squad.
However, "Pacer" was different. Watching the "food" gradually drift away, their already ravenous desires grew more "anxious," leading to increased frequency of movements.
This brought the most direct change: the on-field battle instantly escalated to a fevered pitch.
The squad advanced swiftly under Wang Zhongyu’s lead, quickly entering a U-shaped corner.
After rounding the corner, Wang Zhongyu headed directly toward the artificial hill at the center.
"What’s he going to do?"
"Could he be planning to..."
"Drive!?" The soldiers almost said the words in unison, their faces revealing joy.
Xu Renjie didn’t speak, but his heart was equally excited as the soldiers.
Without a doubt, if they could drive the off-road vehicle ahead, even the formidable "Frenzy" couldn’t possibly stand a chance.
But was it even possible to drive this decorative car?
For this question, neither Xu Renjie nor his soldiers felt confident. They could only pin their hopes on the young man who had just leaped onto the car.
Wang Zhongyu was remarkably calm. For unknown reasons, perhaps because he was used to handling cars, touching the vehicle always made him quickly regain composure, as if the car could soothe his soul.
He deftly opened the storage cabinet. As a regular at the club, Wang Zhongyu was very familiar with its facilities. Moreover, the club owner had a fondness for speed, highly favoring Wang Zhongyu, a professional racer.
Some confidential matters were entrusted to him without reservation; they were truly good friends.
Thanks to the owner’s "honesty," Wang Zhongyu knew that all displayed vehicles had keys and that the cars were maintained annually.
Thus, he didn’t worry about the vehicle’s condition; his only frustration was not remembering this method sooner, preventing such severe injuries to the soldiers.
Quickly inserting the key, Wang Zhongyu expertly started the car, the pleasing roar echoing in response.
Nothing could excite the soldiers more, even the normally stern Xu Renjie couldn’t help but smile.
Wang Zhongyu smoothly maneuvered the car off the hill, playfully snapping his fingers in mid-air: "Brothers, hop in! Hold on tight for this journey is bound to be incredibly thrilling, heh heh heh!"
His relaxed demeanor showed no fear. Wang Zhongyu, who was previously indifferent, now seemed eagerly anticipating the adventurous journey ahead.
It’s no wonder he exhibited such excitement. He had been under the soldiers’ protection throughout, whether during the earlier "Runner" group battle or the subsequent "Frenzy" duel, the soldiers shielded him like a chick in the center.
This left the thrill-seeker feeling out of place and bothered by his "uselessness."
However, things changed. With the car, Wang Zhongyu seemed transformed. You could view the car as his weapon; his skills indeed warranted using it as such.
Confidence returned to his body. Wang Zhongyu took a deep breath and then exhaled heavily.
Finally, his "personal moment" had arrived... (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
